Colorful book cover illustration titled 'The Thames and Tide Club' by Katya Balen, with characters on a boat, animals, and a lively underwater scene, and a moon in the sky.

The Thames and Tide Club: The Ghost Pirates

Written by Katya Balen, published by Bloomsbury

Ghost pirates, hidden treasure, and a mystery on the Thames...

When the Thames and Tide Club discover an old cutlass by the River Thames, and it suddenly vanishes along with Mrs Drummonds, they know something is up!

Their search leads to treacherous seas, ghostly pirates, tricky riddles, and a race to recover long-lost treasure. Can they solve the mystery and save the day?

The third hilarious, and thrilling adventure in the acclaimed series by award-winning author Katya Balen.

Colorful illustrated children’s book titled "The Thames and Tide Club" by Katya Balen, featuring a vibrant ocean scene with various sea creatures and characters, set on a black surface with green houseplants nearby.
Black and white illustration of a woman with long curly hair, standing in front of a large crashing wave under a full moon, with a sailboat and clouds in the background.
A pirate skeleton holding a sword fights a woman with long hair and a torn shirt on a ship deck, surrounded by other skeletons, skeleton pirates, crows, and skeleton animals like a dog, a crab, and a cat skull, with some characters wearing pirate hats and eye patches.
A pirate ship at sea with a dragon on the deck, a woman looking through a telescope, and children with a treasure map. The scene is in black and white.
Black and white illustration of a sailing ship navigating through rough waves with clouds and a setting sun in the background.
Black and white illustration of a seaside scene with children and animals on a wooden pier. A large ship labeled 'Princess Blobfish' is floating in the air nearby. A lion with a bag and a backpack is walking on the pier, and three children with backpacks are running towards the ship, while a dog with sunglasses and a backpack stands on the pier.
A lively bar scene with animals and children, including a bear and a penguin, socializing with drinks, and a bear playing with an otter in front of a bar counter adorned with bottles, cups, and decorations.
A crest featuring a skull wearing a bandana with crossed bones behind it, adorned with two curved swords, and a shield divided into four sections displaying a ship, a pocket watch, three fish, and a curved dagger.
A black and white illustration of a pocket watch with an open case, Roman numerals on the dial, and chain links attached to the watch